Sa340b – First Alert SA340B User Manual

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I N S T A L L A T I O N O F A L A R M

The smoke alarm shall be a First Alert Model SA340B and shall provide at a minimum
the following features and functions:
1. A dual ionization sensing chamber.
2. The unit shall be capable of self restoring.
3. Powered by a sealed 10-year lithium powercell with a tamperproof design. The

tamperproof design shall not allow the powercell to be removed after installation. A

low power warning indicator shall cause the alarm to “chirp” when it reaches the

end of its service life and needs to be replaced. Upon end of life, the unit shall meet

UL requirements for disabling the alarm and the non-reinstallation of unit to

mounting

bracket.

4. A solid state piezo horn rated at 85 dB at 10 feet.
5. A visual LED power-on indicator to confirm unit is receiving power or

is in alarm.

6. A full function test button. The test button should check all alarm

functions by stimulating the chamber to simulate a smoke condition,

causing the unit to alarm and also has a silence feature to silence unwanted

nuisance

alarms.

7. The unit shall be capable of operating between 40°F (4°C) and

100°F (38°C) and relative humidity between 10% and 90%.

8. The unit shall contain mounting hardware and shall be listed for wall

or ceiling mounting.

9. The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, CSFM,

NFPA 72, NFPA 101, ICC.

Installation of this smoke alarm must conform to NFPA 72. Always check your local
building codes. Follow all instructions for placement as outlined in the user’s manual.

S H I P P I N G S P E C S :

T E C H N I C A L S P E C S

Individual Carton Dimensions

5.75 ”L x 2.00”W x 6.75”H

Weight

0.55 lbs.

Cube

0.05 ft3

UPC

0 29054 00066 8

Master Carton Dimensions

12.75”L x 6.00”W x 7.25”H

Master Pack

Weight

3.6 lbs.

Cube

0.32 ft3

I2 of 5

100 29054 00066 5

Pallet Information

Cases per Layer

Number of Layers

Cases per Pallet

144

Units per Pallet

864

Cube

46.8 ft3

Weight

786 lbs.

Alarm Dimensions:

5.6” dia x 2.0”H

Weight:

6.9 oz.

Operating Voltage:

9V (three 3V) Lithium Power Cells

Temperature Range:

40°F (4°C) to 100°F (38°C)

Humidity Range:

10% to 90% relative humidity (RH)

Audio Alarm:

85dB at 10 feet

Test/Silence:

Electronically simulates smoke condition,

causing the unit to alarm

Manual:

Press and hold test/silence button

Alarm Reset:

Automatic when smoke clears

Smoke Sensor:

Dual Ionization

Indicator Lights/Sounds:

DC Power:

Intermittent Red Light

Alarm:

Audio alarm, rapidly flashing red light

Listing:

Listed to UL217 Standard

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SA340B

First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust
BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
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THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM

1. Mounting bracket

2. Mounting slots

3. 10-Year Lithium Powercell

4. De-activation Tab

(located under label)

5.6”

HOW TO ACTIVATE AND DE-ACTIVATE THIS ALARM

Inserting Powercell

De-activating Alarm